Families in need of a remote learning device to help students stay connected, can request one below. Families will need the child's student identification number to complete the online form.
To request a device from the DOE, please complete this survey or call 718-935-5100 and choose option 5 to request one of these devices.
For other languages see this multi-lingual flyer
Want to learn more about local events? Visit the District 3 website:
URL: https://sites.google.com/site/nycdistrict3/
For additional updates please visit schools.nyc.gov.
As you are aware, the live Auction event will not be happening on March 21; however, we can still make this year’s auction a success!
BID NOW on the LARGEST selection of items - we are sure to have something you want!
(*note - most items that are experiential can be scheduled any time in the next year, so please feel free to bid. If an event you bid on is cancelled permanently, we can always refund you later)
Next week, we will announce MORE ways that you can participate in the auction from the comfort and safety of your couch :)
All New Yorkers should continue to practice general flu prevention measures including:
Please see the NYC Health Department’s Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions for more information, or visit nyc.gov/health(Open external link) at any time for important updates.
Curbside Compost and Textile Recycle will be halted during school closing.
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Want to email the Green Committee? Click below.
Families in need of a remote learning device to help students stay connected, can request one below. Families will need the child's student identification number to complete the online form.
To request a device from the DOE, please complete this survey or call 718-935-5100 and choose option 5 to request one of these devices.
For other languages see this multi-lingual flyer
Want to learn more about local events? Visit the District 3 website:
URL: https://sites.google.com/site/nycdistrict3/
Schools Closed
No School for Students
Due to the rapidly evolving situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York City, the PS166 PTA board has decided to cancel its in-person PTA general membership meeting on March 19, 2020 at 8:30AM. We are exploring ways to host a PTA meeting virtually, whether online or via teleconference. We will also send PTA-related updates via email and backpack express.
The PTA’s primary responsibility is to help support the school and our community and to keep our community healthy and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to us.
Fairway Market recently filed for bankruptcy, and unfortunately this has meant the suspension of the Fairway Community Partners program. We’ll no longer get 3% kicked back for purchases made online or in the stores. Please don’t throw away your key fob or card just yet, however -- the eventual new owners may reinstate the program.
We still have several fundraising opportunities, though -- including online retailers Amazon, Shutterfly, and Mabel’s Labels, as well as local retailers West Side Kids and Book Culture. You can find all the links and information on this page of the Shop to Support page.
The PS166 2020 Annual Auction is approaching and its time to start filling those baskets! The baskets are a fun and special part of the auction and raise substantial funds for our school. This year, instead of collecting items for one specific basket, please collect an item for ANY of the baskets. This will enable you to get creative and use your connections to provide something for our fun basket raffle.
As of now, here are the basket themes for our 2020 Auction:
1) Food and Drink:
Ideas: Wine/glasses, restaurant gift certificates, cheese tastings, cooking classes, in-home entertaining/dining supplies, kitchen tools, etc….
2) Health and Beauty
Ideas: cosmetics, gym class/spa/salon gift certificates, work out apparel, yoga mats, water bottles, healthy eating meal-plan services, etc…
3) Sports and games!
Ideas: tickets, sports swag, autographed items, board games, gift certificates for interactive family activities, etc…
4) Kids! Kids! Kids!
Ideas: toys, games, electronics, clothing, activities (classes, birthday party packages, camps, etc), etc...
5) Date Night
Ideas: Florist, dining experiences, tickets to events, babysitting services, car service credits, etc…
6) Summer Fun
Ideas: Summer camps, pool/swimming classes or club memberships, vacation homes, out of city experiences, camping gear, beach stuff, etc…
Once you have an item, you can simply fill out this form and receive a receipt. It is also easy to hand a paper form to your server after dinner (or when you pick your kid up from a fun class or party). If you collect a physical item, we will be collecting the items in a few weeks.
Online Auction Launch: March 9, 2020
Live Auction and Gala: March 21, 2020
As you travel and attend holiday parties in the next few weeks, please ask your best friend or favorite aunt who works at that super-cool place to donate to our auction! The best items come from personal connections, and all you have to do is ask...once you get the "yes!" simply fill out this form and they will receive a receipt.
Going to an interesting place (museum, restaurant, holiday camp, etc.)? Drop a copy of this paper form - write your name and child's class number on it so we know who to thank!
Each student in a DOE school is assigned a NYC Schools Account, which provides parents with a new way of accessing key information about their child’s progress. With your NYC Schools account, you will be able to view your child's information (grades, test scores and attendance) in one of ten languages on a computer, phone or tablet.
For 4th and 5th grade students, the NYC Account is the only way for you to see your child's 3rd or 4th grade state test results.
In order to set up your account, you will need your child's student ID number and a Creation Code.Student IDs are 9 digit numbers beginning with the number 2 and can be found on your child's report card. Letters will be sent home with the Creation Codes over the next week. (Fourth grade parents received them earlier so they could access last year's test scores.) Letters are only sent to parents who have not yet set up an account.
Kindergarten parents who do not yet know their child's ID can ask their child's teacher or contact the main office after receiving their letters.
If you have more than one child attending a NYC public school, you will receive one letter containing an account creation code for each child. You will only need to enter the student ID and Account Creation Code for one of your children. Once you create an account, you can add your remaining children by entering their student IDs and Account Creation Codes on the “Manage My Account” page. Each Account Creation Code is unique to you and your child and should not be shared with others.
The deadline for submitting kindergarten applications was January 21, 2020.
If you have already made your contribution to Family Giving, thank you for your support! Family Giving makes up 80% of the PTA budget, which helps to provide our kids with an enhanced education - including classroom assistants, enhanced curriculum and staff development, the library, classroom residencies, science and technology, test prep, classroom supplies, music/dance/arts and green/wellness programs and garden.
If you haven’t had a chance to donate to Family Giving yet and would like to, please note that it is not too late to show your support!! And please don’t forget to check if your company will match your donation. You can provide a one time gift or break up your donation into monthly installments. If your family is not able to give the suggested amount, please donate any amount you can because every dollar counts. Visit Family Giving to make your gift today. Thank you.
